Please contact our external service provider VFS Global for making appointments at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/chn/en/hun/.
List of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants travelling for the purpose of visit to family / friends
- Filled application form signed by the traveler
- Passport
- it should have been issued within the previous 10 years,
- it should be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen states,
- it should contain at least two empty pages.
- Photo
- it should be a passport-size photo taken within the last 6 months
- Travel medical insurance
- its minimum coverage should be EUR 30 000,
- it has to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with urgent medical treatment, repatriation for medical reasons or death,
- it should be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit
- Chinese nationals: copy of all pages of Hukou (no translation)
- For minors (under the age of 18 years): student card and original letter of the school, mentioning:
- full address, telephone number of the school
- permission for absence
- name and function of the person giving the permission
- notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
- if the minor is travelling alone or with only one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the country of residence
- (Official) invitation letter (not older than 6 months):
- An official invitation issued by the authorities of the country of destination. It is also accepted to submit an invitation signed by the sponsor.
- Original financial guaranty by the sponsor:
- If the sponsor lives in the country of destination:
- proof of a regular income over the last 3 months, or
- a declaration of guarantee as provided for by the country of destination's national legislation.
- If the sponsor lives in China but invites the applicant to travel together to the country of destination:
- signed guarantee letter
- copy of the residence permit for China
- proof of a regular income (letter employer)
- proof of a residence in the country of destination or invitation to stay with close family
- If the sponsor lives in the country of destination:
- Proof of relationship with sponsor:
- For family visit: a notary certificate of family
- relationship with the sponsor, legalised by MFA:
- For friends visit: the relationship can be substantiated with original documents, original pictures, letter of invitation etc.
- For family visit: a notary certificate of family
- Proof of solvency of the applicant:
- Bank statements from the last 3 months, not deposits account
- For employees:
- a sealed copy of the business license of employing company
- a letter from the employer (in English, or in Chinese with an English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and clearly mentioning:
- address, telephone and fax numbers of the company
- the name and position in the company of the countersigning officer
- the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service
- approval for leave or absence
- For retired persons:
- proof of pension or other regular income
- For unemployed persons:
- if married letter of employment and income of the spouse and notary certificate of marriage, legalized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
- if single /divorced /widow/widower: any other proof of regular income.
- For employees:
- Application fee
VFS Global will not make a decision in the Schengen visa applications, the external service provider is only responsible for receiving the application and sending the files to the responsible Embassy in Beijing or Consulate Generals in Shanghai or Chongqing.
